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ANTA Sports ranks ahead of 94% of peers in S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment Selected in "Sustainability Yearbook (China Edition)" for second consecutive year
(Hong Kong SAR, 23 September, 2024) – ANTA Sports Products Limited ("ANTA Sports" or the "Company", stock codes: 2020 (HKD counter) and 82020 (RMB counter), and its subsidiaries, collectively the "Group") is pleased to announce that ANTA Sports has scored 54 points in the 2024 Corporate Sustainability Assessment (CSA) by the international rating agency S&P Global, marking a 30% increase from last year. ANTA Sports stands out from 94% of its peers among approximately 190 global textile, apparel, and luxury goods companies, ranking first in China's footwear and apparel industry. This is the second consecutive year ANTA Sports has been selected in the "Sustainability Yearbook (China Edition)", reflecting the Group's significant and continuous achievements in the field of sustainability.
ANTA Sports has been making steady progress in its ESG initiatives in recent years. Last month, the Group was again included in the Hang Seng Corporate Sustainability Benchmark Index (HSSUSB), the only company from the Chinese sportswear industry to be selected. In June this year, the Group's greenhouse gas reduction targets were officially certified by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), and it was determined that the targets aligned with a 1.5°C trajectory, highlighting the Group's leadership in climate action.
Lai Shixian, Chairman of the Sustainability Committee and Co-CEO of ANTA Sports, said: "We are proud that ANTA Sports' ESG efforts continue to earn recognition from leading international organizations. This is a significant endorsement of our team's work. Our improved score in the S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment this year demonstrates our ongoing commitment to embedding ESG principles into our core business strategy. At ANTA Sports, we are committed to the spirit of ‘Keep Moving’, and embracing our corporate responsibilities to society and the environment. We will continue to uphold our sustainability pledges, strive to enhance our ESG performance, and work tirelessly to generate greater value for all our stakeholders."
The S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment is one of the oldest and largest global corporate sustainability assessments, covering 62 different industries. The CSA quantitatively scores the disclosure of information and performance of enterprises on various relevant issues in three major dimensions, namely environmental, social, and governance. This comprehensive approach reflects the sustainability management standards of enterprises accurately.
S&P Global has released the second edition of the "Sustainability Yearbook (China Edition)", which aims to recognize Chinese companies that have demonstrated strong sustainability development across various industries. This year's edition evaluates 1,700 companies, with only those ranked in the top 15% of their industry peers based on the S&P ESG Score considered for inclusion. This year, 129 top-rated companies were selected, highlighting the rigorous selection process.
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About ANTA Sports
ANTA was established in 1991; while ANTA Sports Products Limited, a widely recognized global sportswear company, was listed on the Main Board of HKEx in 2007 (Stock Codes: 2020 (HKD counter) and 82020 (RMB counter)). The mission of the company is to integrate the sports spirit of “Going Beyond Oneself” into everyone’s daily life. ANTA Sports principally engages in design, R&D, manufacturing, marketing and sales of professional sports products including footwear, apparel and accessories. Over the years, the company formed three brand groups: Performance Sports Brands, Fashion Sports Brands and Outdoor Sports Brands, empowering everyone who loves sports. By embracing an all-round brand portfolio including ANTA, FILA, DESCENTE, KOLON SPORT and MAIA ACTIVE, etc., ANTA Sports aims to unlock the potential of both the mass and high-end sportswear markets. ANTA Sports is also the largest shareholder of Amer Sports, Inc., a global group of iconic sports and outdoor brands, including Arc’teryx, Salomon, Wilson, Peak Performance, and Atomic, whose shares are listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: AS).
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ANTA Sports Products Limited
Sustainability Department
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E-mail: esg@anta.com.hk
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